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A Changed Perception on OCD

At sixteen, I began a fight with a monster I couldn’t see nor hear. I took the first step of a journey within myself that unbeknownst to me would last a lifetime. Copious amounts of medication was administered just to make everyday life bare-able. However, the medication only led to the feeling of numbness.

At sixteen, I couldn’t understand how intense this fight would be. At the time I was naive enough to believe medication and/or therapy would simply make it disappear.

I was wrong. Mental health just doesn’t work that way.

The next few years included me changing schools, dropping out of college, and having small episodes of panic after becoming pregnant with my son. My son was 9 months old when I threw my hands up. How could I possibly be a sufficient mother to him if I couldn’t even turn off the lights without obsessing all day as to if I truly cut them off.

At that time in my life I was living the only way I knew how: With a just getting by attitude. Then one day I woke up and decided there was more to life and I wanted to live again. I was no longer going to sit back and watch life pass me by. That day changed me: March 2nd, 2018.

I joined support groups on Facebook and chose to express my feelings to others who fought my same battle. I started exposure therapy on my own and soon what consumed hours of my day only took a few moments.

I found my love for writing in those four years of darkness and set the bar for where I’ll not ever fall again.

My advice to others is seek assurance. Talk about the struggles you face and accept the diversity! This is YOUR story, you have the pen.

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Cardi B And Missy Elliot Bonding Over Their Anxiety Problems Is Too Relatable

No matter how much money you make, how many awards you get, or how famous you may be, you cannot escape the harsh realities of life. For many celebrities, fame and fortune do not protect them from very real issues—such as mental health disorders, illnesses, and other misfortunes. It’s no secret that—while some songs and people claim it can—money does not buy you happiness entirely.

Recently, Cardi B opened up on Twitter slightly about struggling with anxiety. Even after a top-notch year for the female rapper—producing an award-winning album, giving birth to her daughter Kulture, and killing it all around, Cardi suffers from mental health struggles just like any other person in society.

Not only did Cardi open up about her own mental health struggles, but another female rapper who made way for everyone in the game responded with her own take. Missy Elliot, the one and only, replied saying:

Missy even took time out to answer fans who responded to her tweet.

Even comedian Sarah Silverman showed Cardi B some love and support.

But, fans all over the world reached out to both Cardi and Missy, sharing their love and prayers for both women and sharing the endless love that they have for both female rappers. Many also thanked them for opening up about something like this so that people who also suffer from anxiety feel less alone in their struggle.

https://twitter.com/Enigma853/status/1092837323014844423

https://twitter.com/MsLeahCatherine/status/1092969488629125120

17 Struggles Any Girls With Thin AF Hair Will Relate To

1. You can’t wash it too much because it will get greasy way too fast.

2. You can’t wash it too little because it will look greasy way too fast.

3. Forget putting your hair up in big, cute messy buns. They usually look like tiny little nuggets.

4. Why does all of my hair fall out when I brush it? Wet, dry, damp – I’m lucky I have any hair left in my damn head.

5. Curly hair? What is that? Does it exist? Is it possible?

6. Always Pinteresting “hair goals” for girls who have big, giant, beautiful hair that we will never, ever be able to achieve.

7. When you put your hair up, all you see is scalp, scalp and more scalp.

8. If you have dandruff – I’m so, so sorry.

9. You have never finished a bottle of one hair-care product because you keep buying new ones, since none of them work quick enough.

10. When it rains, you look like a wet dog.

11. When it’s humid, you look like a wet dog in heat.

12. Bobby pins do not work because all you see is bobby pins, front and center.

13. When you wear a headband, you look bald.

14. Straightening your hair takes 2.5 seconds since you barely have any.

15. I wish I could wear braids in my hair.

16. Color my hair? I’ll lose half of it.

17. Although an ombre would look great, if my hair wasn’t so thin at the bottoms.

31 Struggles Only Us Busty Girls Understand

Jugs. Knockers. Cantaloupes. It’s safe to say that our culture… appreciates a voluptuous female form. Lovely ladies come in all shapes and sizes, and they all have their own perks and struggles. Us girls with a few extra curves up top are a special group with special struggles only we understand. Here are a few:

  1. Camisoles with built-in bras. Ha. No. Nice try, though.
  2. Soooo… As, Bs and Cs, get all the lacey and polka dot bra options, but Ds, DDs, and beyond are stuck with plain white or beige? Cool.
  3. Growing up everyone assumed you were older. I’m twelve please stop looking at me like that.
  4. Unless you’re wearing a turtleneck, there’s probably cleavage happening.
  5. Like, shirts that look casual on your A-cup friends just look like “HERE ARE MY BOOBS” on you.
  6. But rocking just the exact right amount of cleavage is a magical thing.
  7. Forget about button down shirts. You always think that this one fits, until surprise gap. Gaps everywhere. Gaps for days.
  8. Or you just pop a button in public.
  9. When you don’t feel like brushing your hair or wrestling with eyeliner… so you just grab your favorite plunging neckline and trust that no one will be looking at your face.
  10. Working out means two sports bras at least.
  11. Cross body bags and seat belts are always trying to destroy you.
  12. When you try to lie on your stomach. Oof.
  13. When you lie on your stomach on the beach and you can carve out two convenient boob holes in the sand. Life is beautiful.
  14. One size fits all? Lies. ALL LIES.
  15. You’re a pro at the subtle adjust-your-boobs-in-public maneuver.
  16. The Oscars red carpet makes you sad because you could never wear anything that backless. Or with that much sideboob. At least, not without popping out all over the place. At least your girl Christina Hendricks is out there repping busty ladies everywhere.
  17. High tables or bars = convenient boob shelf.
  18. You dread unexpected running. Ow ow ow ow ow ow.
  19. Ditto walking down stairs.
  20. When you find that dress that makes you look vavoom in the best way.
  21. All your strapless bras just really want to be belts.
  22. Which means that strapless dresses are a dangerous game.
  23. So is moving too quickly in a bikini.
  24. Removing your bra only to be showered with crumbs and the occasional pen cap. Why are there potato chips in here… I didn’t even eat potato chips??
  25. Why do boys assume an amble bosom means you’re just down to clown all the time?
  26. On the other hand, being buxom does make you feel extra sexy when you are down for it.
  27. Praying that the zipper won’t stop right at your bra-line. It fits the bottom half of me, at least.
  28. When your bra is a little too snug, and it gives you that double-boob look. Not cute. Curse you, bra manufacturers, and your inconsistent sizing.
  29. Casually holding your boobs when you’re just chilling at home, because it’s weirdly comfortable. Ok, I get why people are so into them.
  30. Most clothes make you look like a sexpot or a nun in a poncho.
  31. Loving your luscious, well-endowed self, even when it’s a struggle.
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